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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.01, 312.12 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.01, 312.12 and 121.41 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.01 : 312.12 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.01/312.12 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.01x = 312.12 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.01x = 37,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.49/208.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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